Respiratory Therapist Specialist

4 weeks ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Nashville General Hospital Full time

Job Summary:

Nashville General Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, working closely with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans, and evaluating patient progress.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer respiratory therapy care and life support as requested by physicians
  • Evaluate lung and breath sounds, and properly evaluate therapeutic objectives
  • Perform arterial puncture, including sample collection, and evaluate ventilator function in relation to blood gases
  • Check ventilator patients at three-hour intervals or as needed, and make a complete check of equipment functions
  • Perform oxygen setups, aerosol treatments, and scanning medications, and dispense meds from Acudose
  • Setup and monitor CPAP/BIPAP and Pulse oximetry
  • Consistently utilize Universal Precautions and adhere to Infection Control policies and blood-borne pathogen guidelines

Requirements:

  • Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation Respiratory Care or having passed a National Board Respiratory Care Exam or its equivalent
  • BLS, ACLS, NRP Required

About Nashville General Hospital:

Nashville General Hospital is Nashville's original community-based hospital, Joint Commission accredited, and committed to providing high-quality healthcare to the underserved and all segments of the community.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within the first 31 days of employment
  • Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
  • Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high-quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
  • Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
  • Life Insurance - Metro provides basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you
  • Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
  • Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
  • 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Parking for all employees

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran, and we are an E-Verify employer.


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